Compare and contrast: River microbes near wastewater treatment plants express high levels of antibiotic resistance genes, study shows
Phys.org Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas. These waterways directly […]
Compare and contrast: Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments
Associated Press Mexico and the U.S. said they reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind on water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known […]
Compare and contrast: New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Phys.org Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon’s Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found. That lag […]
Compare and contrast: Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
Associated Press Flooding from Helene tore through the city’s water system in late September, destroying so much infrastructure that officials at the time said repairs could take weeks. Click […]
Compare and contrast: Water Management: New Bias Correction Tool Improves Modelling for Water Resources
AZoCleantech A novel bias correction tool that improves the accuracy of climate modelling will help us adapt our water management to climate change. The software, developed by UNSW hydrologists, provides […]
Central Alberta reservoir study underway
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is moving forward a study to assess the feasibility of building a new reservoir on the Red Deer River to help support growing communities. […]
Compare and contrast: ‘ Salmon are ‘coming home’ to spawn in Klamath River after dams are removed
The Guardian The completion of the hydroelectric dam removal project on 2 October marked a major victory for local tribes. Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, the tribes showcased the environmental […]
Compare and contrast: Rain brings relief to Algarve dams: water levels rising
Portugal Resident Water levels have increased five percentage points thanks to recent rain. The six reservoirs and dams that supply the Algarve region were on Monday at 34% of their […]
Compare and contrast: We all need toilets – expert insights into what happens when there aren’t enough of them
The Conversation – Africa Together with drought, the water shortages caused by collapsing systems means it makes more sense for the government to roll out non-sewered sanitation, such as dry […]
Compare and contrast: Modeling and analysis reveals technological, environmental challenges to increasing water recovery from desalination
EurekAlert! Climate change is making water scarcer. A promising method to combat this problem is desalination technology because it can tap seawater. Though desalination has potential, it also brings risks […]
